Is the Uranus Heat Flow Puzzling?
Year: 2026
Type: article
Abstract: The low internal heat flow of Uranus has been confirmed and determined for the first time. It may be representative of the average rather than a fluctuation due to the unusual seasonal or condensation cycles. The very different value for Neptune suggests that these two bodies have different formations or evolutions.
Source: Geophysical Research Letters
DOI: 10.1029/2026gl121709
Author: David J. Stevenson
Institution: California Institute of Technology
Language: English
Topic: Astro and Planetary Science
Subfield: Astronomy and Astrophysics
Field: Physics and Astronomy
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $3,190
OpenAlex ID: W7151223870